which cord for toro, 12 or 14 gage for 100" length?
37893
I have an 1800. I use a 12/3, for my 100' driveway. I live in the Northeast. I am very happy with this blower because it will throw the slushy and wet snow without clogging, my 2 stage gas powered 10 horse machine will always clog. In fact I find no need for the big gas powered thing, haven't touched it for about 4 years. I cannot tell the difference between the cords when I have used a 12/3 or 14/3 or 16/3. This is why I use a 12/3....Think of the electric cord as a "garden hose", and you are trying to force 120 gallons per minute through the hose. Which will be easier forcing 120 gallons through a 1/2" hose or through a 1" hose. The 1" because there is less resistance to flow because the inside of the hose is wider. So if the Toro 1800 is trying to draw 120 volts (household current), which will be easier?... through a 16/3 guage (small narrow cord) or the thicker 12/3 (wider cord). So that means your Toro 1800 won't be working as hard with the larger cord 12/3, and it will let the motor last longer. The draw backs are that the 12/3 is heavy at 100' feet in length. Also more "work" for the blower to draw current through 100' than it is across 50 feet. So I installed a lamp post with an outlet half way up my 100' driveway. Still trying to be nice to the electric motor so that it will last longer. Now with the lamp post, I use about a 60-70 foot "12/3 cord". My only other advice is try to make sure there are no rocks on your driveway. They have a habit of jamming in the auger, stopping the augers movement, while the electric motor is still trying to turn the paddle/auger. I did burn out a Toro 1800 motor this way.
1155460
Yes, you would need an appropriate length-sized and amp-rated cord. I bought a 100' extension cord to meet the size needs of the area that is going to be cut. This is the one I bought for the mower:US Wire 65100 12/3 100-Foot SJTW Orange Heavy Duty Extension Cord Hope this helps.
325799
The manual states you should only use an extension cord rated for outdoor use ... but does not mention gauge. The Home Depot website offers a buyers guide for extension cords. Basically you want to ensure the most power getting to the blower and not being consumed by the cord so there are two factors, wire gauge and length. The bigger the wire and the shorter the cord the lower the resistance so for 12 Amps using a 100 ft cord you should use at least a 14 gauge cord or larger. If you are interested in the larger 18 Amp blower you would need a 10 gauge. It's best to reference an extension cord buyers guide to determine what size cord will best meet your needs for the length of cord you will need.
1193361
This cord is way over kill for what your need. U will wear yourself out dragging it around. Get a 14ga 100ft Husky from the Home Depot and forget about it.
2209419
The power cord that come on the blower is about 12 inch, I use a 100 ft extension cord.
200919
i just used 14 gauge electric wiring. it worked fine. the connections could take 12 gauge wire.
1172296
I would use a 10/3 cord. For every 100 feet you should use 1 size bigger gauge.
325798
I use a regular 13amp low temp for flexibility 100' extension cord although a 15amp rated cord would be a better choice.
801617
You need to go with a 14/3 gauge or lower (the lower the number, the heavier duty the cord is, and the more amps it can handle). The 16/3 will not be heavy duty enough for your mower. If you decide to go with a 150 ft cord, then you will have to go with a 12/3 gauge because of the added length.
854602
I just received the Toro 1800 and purchased Coleman 14/3 100 ft cord with it. The cord fits just fine as the space around the socket is quite generous. I now realized however that the manual suggests a 16 guage cord up to 100 feet. Plus only two conductors are needed (two prong plug). Not sure if the generic 16/2's will stay flexible in the cold though. They sure are less expensive.
1807548
Yes you will need a cord. 14 Guage will do. Does not come in the box. It is pretty easy to start with the pull cord, I never got the Extension cord.
67825
Our blower has a 2-prong (male) several foot cord connected to the machine, and it says "13A 125V" on it, so use at least a 14 amp cord. We use it with a heavier-gauge orange-colored 3 prong extension cord only because we already had one in a good length for our deck, and because I think that cord will do better as we leave it outside all winter.
1125430
I would get a heavy duty cord, at least 14 gauge, up to a 100 ft. length. If longer, I'd resort to 12 gauge.
1914775
Since I needed a 100' in length, it had to be at least 14 gauge. If the cord is too small, the motor will burn up. You cannot just use any old extension cord. I bought this cord from amazon. US Wire 65100 12/3 100-Foot SJTW Orange Heavy Duty Extension Cord
1062737
less than 12", you need an extension cord. Buy the 100 foot cord they offer you for under $30, it's a good deal and it lets you cover a lot of ground, just be careful not to run over it and cut it or you will be needing electrical tape to splice it back together!
1812825
This is from the manual which you can get from the WORX website: "Use the extension cord to be a type acceptable for outdoor use, for example - SJTW, and the size should be 14AWG or larger."
334545
I have a 12" cut on my Toro and it is the old original Toro I bought when they first came out. I can't find a model number on the old thing and I never kept the box so I don't know the model number. I just don't know whether the spool will work for you.